Ford introduced the Mach 1 version of the Mustang for the 1969 model year. With its deck lid and chin spoilers, Sports Roof fastback styling, NASCAR-style hood pins, and aggressive striping, it looked every bit the performance machine it was. Standard equipment on the car included the new 351-cubic inch, 250-horsepower V-8, while the optional four-barrel carburetor increased horsepower to 290.

For 1970, the Cleveland engine was further improved by adding canted-valve cylinder heads, larger intake and exhaust ports, and a block and rods designed for extra durability, like the 429 racing engine. The Mach 1 suspension was also improved with the addition of a rear stabilizer bar, which helped the car corner flatter, and it used moderate spring rates for a decent ride.

Following a 14-month, total nut-and-bolt restoration by Edward Abbott three years ago, this Mach 1 has been used sparingly, having traveled around 500 miles since. During restoration, it was stripped to bare metal and re-sprayed a factory-correct Wimbledon White with black tape stripes. New old stock front fenders were used to eliminate dents and prevent the use of fillers, and the floor panels are noted to be solid originals. It is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission, AM radio, and Magnum 500 wheels that are shod with BF Goodrich raised white letter radial tires for improved drivability.

Previous to the current vendor, the car has had just two owners from new and has always remained in the State of Connecticut. Its original owner drove it for 10 years and then put the car in storage. The second owner commissioned the restoration to original specifications and believes that the engine, transmission, and rear-end are original, but the two-barrel carburetor was upgraded to a four-barrel unit, for enhanced performance.